Men's Bamboo Underwear – A Guide to Finding the Right Fit
Short answer: Choose by leg length and by how much room there should be at the front. Trunks with a longer leg keep the thigh free of chafing, boxer shorts give the most air, and short trunks are the middle ground. Bamboo viscose makes the difference where it is warmest, because the moisture is taken into the fibre instead of staying put.
The three cuts
Boxer shorts are loose, give the most air and add the least bulk under loose trousers, but they can ride up the thigh on a long walk. Boxer briefs sit close all the way down and stay put, which makes them the best choice under close fitting trousers and on long days. Short trunks do the same without reaching down the thigh. All three sit under bamboo underpants for men.
Fit in practice
The waistband should lie level without cutting in, and it should stay there when you sit down. If it cuts in, it is too small, and if it slides down, it is too large. If there is too little room at the front, the whole garment pulls out of line, and that is the most common reason a size that is otherwise right feels wrong. Choose your normal size: bamboo viscose has natural stretch and settles against the body, so nothing needs to be added.
Why the material matters most here
This is the warmest and least airy place on the body, which is why underwear is the first thing most people notice a difference in. Cotton absorbs the moisture but releases it slowly, so the fabric turns heavy and clammy on a warm day. Synthetic materials do not absorb it at all and leave it lying against the skin. Bamboo viscose takes the moisture into the fibre and releases it into the air again, which is why both the odour and the clammy feeling are reduced. See the full range under bamboo underwear for men.
The layer above
Underpants work together with what you wear on the upper body. A vest keeps the shirt dry and doubles as a base layer in winter, and it is the cheapest way to make a day in a shirt comfortable. See bamboo vest for men. If you prefer it sleeveless under a shirt, a tank top is the right answer, because it does not show at the collar. See bamboo tank top for men.
Washing and replacing
Wash at thirty degrees, use a mild detergent and avoid fabric softener, which closes off the moisture transport. Dry on the line or on the lowest heat, because high heat wears the elastic out before the fabric. Replace the whole drawer at once rather than a pair at a time, so every piece is the same age and wears at the same rate. The rest of the range sits under bamboo for men, and the reduced items under offers for men.
Frequently asked questions
Boxer briefs or boxer shorts
Boxer briefs under close fitting trousers and on long days, because they stay put. Boxer shorts when you want the most air.
Which size should I choose
Your normal one. The waistband should lie level without cutting in, and the fabric gives enough to follow the body.
How often should underwear be replaced
When the elastic in the waistband gives up. That happens before the fabric wears out, which is why high heat in the dryer is the most expensive habit.
See our range of bamboo underwear for men.
